Working with Pen and Ink

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Tap into these resources to make your handwriting tasks simple.

Using a Pen


Getting Started with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Columnist Charlie Russel uses Windows Journal to take and organize handwritten notes on his Tablet PC.

Edit with Gestures

A gesture is a shape you draw with your tablet pen to send a command to your Tablet PC. Discover how to complete editing and formatting tasks quickly with gestures.

Start the Input Panel with a Gesture

Watch this animated demo to see how the tablet pen gets you to the Input Panel faster.

Correct Text with Input Panel

Learn several ways that you can use Tablet PC Input Panel to correct text.

How to Use Web and E-mail Quick Keys

Use Input Panel quick keys to more quickly enter text that's commonly used in Web and e-mail addresses.

Right-Clicking with a Pen

Work mouse-free thanks to the tablet pen. Find out how.

Add Ink to E-Mail Messages

You can write e-mails in your own hand, or add a handwritten word or drawing to personalize your typed text e-mails.

Using Ink in Microsoft Word

Discover how to use a tablet pen to insert ink in Word documents.

Handwriting Tips


Handwriting Recognition 101

Expert Zone columnist Jeff Van West discusses how the next version of Tablet PC improves the ink-to-text experience.

How to Improve Handwriting-Recognition Results in Input Panel

Learn techniques to help improve your handwriting-recognition results when using Input Panel.

Taking Notes


Mark Up Your Documents

Import files into Windows Journal and use your tablet pen to annotate these document images.

Create and Use Forms in Journal

Save a tree: Transfer your paper forms into templates in Microsoft Windows Journal.

Get Organized with Windows Journal

Find tips for getting organized using Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows Journal.

Personalize Journal Notes by Using Stationery

Make your work easier by creating your own office stationery in Windows Journal.

Creating and Using Journal Templates

Create templates just the way you want them, and then place the ones you use most often on your desktop.

Write Anywhere

Get the most out of Write Anywhere, the Input Panel feature that lets you use the entire Tablet PC screen as a writing surface.